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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CHANNELVIEW ISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote Scheduled on 2026 Property Tax Rate
The board is scheduled to vote on and set the property tax rate for 2026. The agenda does not specify if the proposed rate is above the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would trigger an automatic tax increase for homeowners even if the rate itself is lowered.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Tuesday and sign up for public comment on Item 17. Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate. Do not vote for any tax rate that increases the burden on Channelview families.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District to Unveil State Lobbying Wishlist
The board will be presented with its draft legislative priorities for the upcoming 90th Texas Legislature. This is the first step in using taxpayer resources to lobby state lawmakers, often for more spending and against taxpayer-friendly reforms like property tax relief.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 11.E, taxpayers should not be forced to fund lobbying against their own interests. Please post the full list of legislative priorities online and commit to not opposing property tax relief or parental rights.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed First Amendment to the Budget
The board will vote on ‘Budget Amendment #1’ with no supporting documents or explanation of what money is being moved, where it’s from, or what it will be used for. This lack of transparency makes it impossible for taxpayers to know if funds are being shifted to new, unvetted programs or vendors.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Before voting on Item 20, Budget Amendment #1, please post the full details of the amendment online so taxpayers can see what changes are being made to the budget you already approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Adoption of State-Mandated ‘Improvement Plans’
The board will hear a presentation on and then vote to adopt ‘Targeted and Local Improvement Plans.’ These plans are often required by state accountability systems and can open the door to costly consultants and mandated programs that limit local control over curriculum and instruction.
Response
DEMAND LOCAL CONTROL: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Before adopting the Improvement Plans in Item 22, please confirm whether these plans commit the district to hiring specific external consultants or implementing programs that parents have not had a chance to review.’
💰 Impact: Potential Consultant Contracts
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Drug and Alcohol Council to Present to Board
The Bay Area Council on Drug and Alcohol (BACODA) will give a presentation to the board. While the topic is important, taxpayers should be watchful for any proposals that involve student surveys, data collection, or curriculum that falls under the umbrella of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) without full parental transparency.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the BACODA presentation (Item 11.C), will any proposed partnership involve student surveys, data sharing, or require an opt-in from parents before any student participates?’
💰 Impact: Potential Student Data Mining
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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District Considers Joining Social Media Lawsuit
The board will meet in private with its lawyers to discuss joining a multi-district lawsuit against social media companies. These lawsuits can divert district resources and focus away from core academics and become a windfall for trial lawyers, rather than a benefit for students.
Response
DEMAND FOCUS ON ACADEMICS: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 12.B, please explain to the public how joining a massive lawsuit is a better use of district time and resources than focusing on student achievement in the classroom.’
💰 Impact: Diverted Staff Resources
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